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A few weeks ago my husband and I took off up the coast for a road trip without the kids. I was done teaching for the semester, he was ready for a break from work, and it was time to…

The current flat spell in southern California has been going on for WAAAAAAY too long! I’m finally off work for winter break and even have some days when both boys are in school, yet the waves have not been cooperating…

Last weekend I went with a surfer friend to see a film called What the Sea Gives Me and was inspired to finish some thoughts I’d begun about how healing the ocean is to me. Before I begin my thoughts, let…

I haven’t written a blog entry in a few weeks, and guess why? The waves have been consistently big, fun and just plain surfable! Oh, and I also went back to work, so squeezing in surfing and working has been…

OK, maybe the title of this post is a bit dramatic, but the topic is a big one for me and other moms who will soon be sending a child out into the world of real school during the month…

  Have you ever been to Pike Place Market in Seattle? I have, several times, and it’s remarkable. I’ll never forget the time I was on a leisurely trip to Washington state with my mom. We visited many sites, but…

My wonderful mother-in-law came to my rescue this week when I needed someone to watch the boys while I attended a work conference. Not only did she help me out for the conference, but she wanted to keep the boys…

I just returned from a lovely vacation to visit family in inland Oregon- Bend and Portland- and am soooo ready to hop in the water! The surf is looking fun for tomorrow, and Seaside is calling my name. I’m glad…